Cowtown Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Howdy Y'all, I saw a skeletonized receiver set on Gunbroker a month or so ago, it had windows machined out in the upper and lower. I can't find these on Gunbroker now, and I can't remember the manufacturer's name. Seems like they were in Louisiana. Does anyone on the forum know about these, and can you provide any info? I have a plan for a really featherweight build, but I have not been able to find these guys again. Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Is this it? http://f-1firearms.com/bdr-10-3g-matched-receiver-set/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 This one doesn't have machined windows in it, but it appears to be even lighter than the F1 set. http://2a-arms.com/collections/receivers/products/xanthos-lite-large-frame-receiver-set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Right on Brother Fletch! The F-1 is the set I remembered, but the Xanthos seems like it is lighter yet! Now, have any of you builders used either one of these? I like the look of the cutout windows, but rigidity could be an issue, maybe. The Xanthos should not have that problem... but quality of machining, fit of build parts, etc? Anyone got experience building on these sets??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cowtown Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank! LOL I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet. I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun. Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, Cowtown said: By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank! LOL I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet. I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun. Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining! Yea that gun is cool, and I know he thru it in a mud puddle, but I still wouldn't take that thing hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, Cowtown said: By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank! LOL I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet. I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun. Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining! Yea that gun is cool, and I know he thru it in a mud puddle, but I still wouldn't take that thing hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hell yeah i wouldnt throw my shits in a puddle either but its nice to know what might happen if if i did!? ( not a hunter) but a shooter . Maybe if i get the balls one day ill throw a stick in the mud??? Just cus i can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I wouldn't say that rifle was thrown in the mud for that test . It is set up for a race gun & shouldn't be compared the same way as a combat or hunting rifle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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